Group 1: Macroeconomic Insights - The US non-farm payroll data for May exceeded market expectations, with a stable unemployment rate of 4.2%, indicating a relatively robust job market [2] - The leisure and hospitality sector saw an increase of 48,000 jobs, significantly higher than the previous month's 29,000, contributing to the stability of the employment data [2] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain a wait-and-see approach, with market expectations indicating no rate cuts in June and the first potential cut in September [2] Group 2: Market Strategy - The market is anticipated to remain in a consolidation phase due to intertwined internal and external factors, with external risks potentially easing [3] - Domestic policies are expected to continue to be proactive, supporting economic recovery, particularly in consumption [3] - The suspension of "reciprocal tariffs" between China and the US is likely to maintain high export growth in the short term [3] Group 3: Bond Market Observations - The REITs market showed an upward trend, with the weighted REITs index closing at 142.42 and a weekly return of 1.74% [4] - The convertible bond market continued to recover, with a 1.1% increase in the index for the week, outperforming the equity market [5] - Credit spreads in various sectors showed mixed movements, with coal and steel sectors experiencing an overall increase [6] Group 4: Industry Research - The banking sector is expected to maintain a neutral to loose liquidity state in June, with seasonal credit growth and stable government bond issuance [10] - The petrochemical sector is optimistic about the "three major oil companies" and their high capital expenditure plans, with production growth targets set for 2025 [14] - The steel industry is likely to see profitability recover to historical averages due to new regulatory conditions and supply-side adjustments [12] Group 5: Company-Specific Insights - Zhongjian Technology plans to invest 1.402 billion yuan in a high-performance carbon fiber project, with expected net profits for 2025-2027 adjusted upwards [17] - Guokewai aims to integrate its entire industry chain through the acquisition of a majority stake in Zhongxin Ningbo, with projected net profits increasing significantly over the next three years [18]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious investment rating for major broad-based indices as of May 23, 2025, with the ChiNext Index classified as "safe" and other indices categorized as "moderate" [19][22]. Core Insights - The market experienced a contraction with major indices declining during the week of May 19-23, 2025. The report highlights a rapid rotation in themes, with precious metals and automotive sectors performing well. However, the "dividend + micro-cap" strategy showed signs of short-term adjustment after reaching a yearly high, suggesting a potential decline in trading preferences [12][13]. - The report emphasizes that liquidity easing and rising risk appetite are expected to drive a rebound in A-shares in the medium to long term, with "dividend + small-cap" combinations being the preferred allocation strategy post-adjustment [12]. Summary by Sections Market Review - Major indices saw declines: Shanghai Composite Index down 0.57%, SSE 50 down 0.18%, CSI 300 down 0.18%, CSI 500 down 1.10%, CSI 1000 down 1.29%, ChiNext Index down 0.88%, and North Star 50 down 3.68% [13][14]. Valuation Analysis - As of May 23, 2025, the ChiNext Index is in the "safe" valuation percentile, while other major indices are in the "moderate" range. In terms of sector valuation, industries such as construction materials, light industry manufacturing, power equipment and new energy, defense and military, computer, and comprehensive finance are classified as "dangerous," while non-ferrous metals, utilities, home appliances, food and beverage, agriculture, non-bank financials, and transportation are deemed "safe" [19][20]. Fund Flow Tracking - The report notes that institutional interest was highest for stocks like Huichuan Technology (352 institutions), Fuchuang Precision (109), Bozhong Precision (106), Boshi Software (102), and Shengmei Shanghai (101) during the week [51]. - Southbound capital saw a net inflow of 18.96 billion HKD, with the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect contributing 19.05 billion HKD and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect experiencing a net outflow of 0.97 billion HKD [3]. Sector Performance - The top five performing sectors this week were comprehensive, pharmaceuticals, automotive, non-ferrous metals, and home appliances, while the worst performers included comprehensive finance, computers, electronics, machinery, and communications [15]. Institutional Research - A total of 379 institutional research activities were recorded, with the majority focused on companies listed in Shenzhen and Shanghai. The report highlights that specific object research and other types accounted for 78.36% and 8.71% of the total, respectively [42][46].

- Model Name: Volume Timing Model; Model Construction Idea: The model uses volume indicators to maintain a cautious view under the background of shrinking volume; Model Construction Process: The volume timing signal for major broad-based indices is calculated and maintained a cautious view as of May 23, 2025[1][2][22]; Model Evaluation: The model is effective in maintaining a cautious stance during periods of shrinking volume[22] - Factor Name: Upward Number Ratio of CSI 300; Factor Construction Idea: The factor calculates the proportion of stocks with positive returns in the CSI 300 index to judge market sentiment; Factor Construction Process: - CSI 300 Index N-day Upward Number Ratio = Number of CSI 300 Index constituent stocks with positive returns in the past N days / Total number of CSI 300 Index constituent stocks - The factor captures upward opportunities quickly and exits early during overheated market phases, but has limitations in avoiding downward risks[23][24][25]; Factor Evaluation: The factor is effective in capturing upward opportunities but has limitations in avoiding downward risks[24] - Factor Name: Moving Average Sentiment Indicator; Factor Construction Idea: The factor uses the eight moving average system to judge the trend state of the target index; Factor Construction Process: - Calculate the eight moving average values of the CSI 300 closing price with parameters 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233 - Assign values to the eight moving average indicator based on the interval value: -1 for intervals 1/2/3, 0 for intervals 4/5/6, and 1 for intervals 7/8/9 - When the current price exceeds the eight moving average indicator value in more than 5 cases, it indicates a bullish view on the CSI 300 index[27][31][32]; Factor Evaluation: The factor is effective in indicating the trend state of the CSI 300 index[34] - Factor Name: Cross-sectional Volatility; Factor Construction Idea: The factor measures the cross-sectional volatility of index constituent stocks to evaluate the Alpha environment; Factor Construction Process: - Calculate the cross-sectional volatility of CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 index constituent stocks - Recent cross-sectional volatility of CSI 300 and CSI 500 index constituent stocks has decreased, indicating a worse short-term Alpha environment; CSI 1000 index constituent stocks' cross-sectional volatility has increased, indicating a better short-term Alpha environment[35][36][38]; Factor Evaluation: The factor is effective in evaluating the Alpha environment based on cross-sectional volatility[38] - Factor Name: Time Series Volatility; Factor Construction Idea: The factor measures the time series volatility of index constituent stocks to evaluate the Alpha environment; Factor Construction Process: - Calculate the time series volatility of CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 index constituent stocks - Recent time series volatility of CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 index constituent stocks has decreased, indicating a worse short-term Alpha environment[39][41]; Factor Evaluation: The factor is effective in evaluating the Alpha environment based on time series volatility[41] Model Backtest Results - Volume Timing Model, cautious view for all major broad-based indices as of May 23, 2025[23] Factor Backtest Results - Upward Number Ratio of CSI 300, recent ratio around 56%[24] - Moving Average Sentiment Indicator, short-term bullish view on CSI 300 index[34] - Cross-sectional Volatility, recent values for CSI 300: 1.75%, CSI 500: 2.04%, CSI 1000: 2.41%[38] - Time Series Volatility, recent values for CSI 300: 0.56%, CSI 500: 0.44%, CSI 1000: 0.27%[41]